Everton’s summer rebuild is beginning to gather momentum, and while Hayden Hackney appears set to become the club’s first major arrival, attention is already turning towards strengthening the heart of midfield even further. According to reporting from TeamTalk, Everton are actively ******* sing multiple options as uncertainty continues to surround the future of Idrissa Gana Gueye.
With Gueye now officially a free agent following the expiry of his contract, Everton face another significant decision over one of their most influential performers. As TeamTalk notes, “Everton could be on the verge of a major midfield reshuffle as they prepare for life without Idrissa Gana Gueye.”
Hackney’s expected arrival addresses one area of David Moyes’ plans, but it appears unlikely to be the final piece of Everton’s midfield puzzle.
TeamTalk reports that Everton hold a genuine interest in Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye, the Senegal international who has enhanced his reputation during the ongoing World Cup.
His performances have certainly caught attention. As highlighted in the original report, he “has impressed for his country, particularly in a 5-0 group stage victory over Iraq, in which he scored two goals and provided an ******* ist.”